Lot 665

Queen Augusta of Prussia - a splendid vase with serpent-shaped handles, 1861 - 1890

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 931 Lots

Description

White, glazed porcelain with matte cobalt blue ground and subtle gilding with etched details, in the form of an amphora, screwed to an octagonal stand with grey felt glued to the base. On the obverse a fine portrait of the queen in shades of grey wearing a ladies' order ribbon, two unglazed part-gilt snake handles. Partially somewhat rubbed, signs of use and age. Overall height 43 cm. Elegant, aesthetically pleasing vase, most likely made by the KPM.

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General Information

The auction starts on Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 10 1m (CET). Lot no. 1 - 938. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 as well as Nov 15-16 and Nov 18, 2024 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET).